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Had a great time! by
A Traveler from seattle, wa Sailing date: Sep 2009Pros: Liked the whole cruise itself, great ship, the stateroom attendant, waiter, and assistant waiter Cons: The stop to St. Thomas, wasnt that great. There were a bunch of teenage 15 years old girls for there quicenera, very annoying and rude. The ship was awesome, very nice looking and huge. There are plenty of stuff to do on the ship. Ship Quality
Dining/FoodI would say the food was ok, cant really compare with any others because this is my first cruise but the inlaws thought the food on their holland america cruise was better. Stateroom QualityStaterooms were a good decent size and air conditioning was great. Ship Staff QualitySome were very very nice and some are just irritating. Entertainment & Activities
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Herve from Boston, MA Sailing date: Sep 2007
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44 out of 56 people found this review helpful.
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Perhaps our best cruise experience by
Tom M. from Aurora, CO Sailing date: Mar 2013Pros: The ship Cons: Rough seas the last night We've been on eight cruises. This one will go down as number one or two for the overall experience. The ship is lovely. The food was excellent. The crew was delightful. The only negatives that we experienced were weather related, something that Royal CAribbean can't do anything about. Ship Quality
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Great Christmas cruise by
James C. from Knoxville, TN Sailing date: Dec 2012Pros: Stateroom Cons: Shore excursion experience Had a wonderful time. Junior suite provided ample room. Stateroom attendant was superb! Ship Quality
Dining/FoodChops and Portofino were great experiences with great food. Highly recommended. Stateroom QualityComfort was great. Room very quiet, near front of ship. Ship Staff QualityStateroom attendant- Salvador was the jewel of the trip! Entertainment & ActivitiesCrew did not seem to have access to our free spa treatments and shore excursions from Orbitz. Very confusing! 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Remarkable Cruise on RCI again by
Robin R. from Seattle Sailing date: Aug 2012Pros: Awesome beaches at most of the ports. Cons: Missing most of the shows because of our dinner time. Freedom of the seas was very similar to the Mariner. It is bigger, but has a lot of the same type of venues. Very impressive. Ship QualityThe ship is still in great shape. I did notice a few areas that were showing some age. The wood work was in need of varnish in a few areas. Overall a great ship though. Dining/FoodThe only complaints about the dining were related to time. We booked 8:00 dinner, so going to a 7 or 9 show was basically impossible. Next time we will do anytime dining and pick 7:00. Also there should be a 24 hour snack or buffet area. Princess offers pizza, burgers and ice cream type stuff all day. Stateroom QualityWe had a balcony room that was mid ship. we were on the 9th floor which was close to the windjammer cafe. Our room was fine as usual. Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & ActivitiesHad a blast on the flow rider. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Great Vacation by
Sharon P from Dillwyn, VA Sailing date: Jul 2012Pros: Lots to Do Cons: Too pushy with alcohol This was our first cruise. It was fun and we would go again. The food was good but not awesome. There was plenty of it though! Lots for kids to do but I saw several teenagers with alcohol. I think it is very easy for them to get it on the ship. Their curfew and alchol use really needs to be enforced better. Enjoyed the ice show, 80s dance party, and magic show. Great pools and hot tubs but if you don't get a chair early, forget it! Ship QualityEverything was very clean. Dining/Food
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A Great Cruise by
TomB from Chicago, IL. Sailing date: Mar 2012Pros: The ship Cons: The Adventure Ocean Staff Freedom of the Seas is a great ship at a fair price. We were able to book for 699 a person. The cost was about 400 dollars cheaper than Royal's bigger ships but you did not lose out on much. Ship QualityVery clean ship. Dining/FoodTypical ship food nothing above and beyond. We dined at the chops grille one night. The steak was great and at30 dollars a person it was about what other ships charge you for fine dining. Stateroom QualityAgain typical cruise ship size rooms. The layout is similar to other Royal ships. Ship Staff QualityStateroom attendant and Waiters were awesome. There were several encounters with bad service. A photographer berated us for riping photos that we were not going to purchase. A barista at Starbucks mixed up our order and then continued to blame us for his mix up. The Adventure Ocean staff did not give proper attention to a situation in which our son was hurt on premises. We reported this to managment and they downplayed the incident. Adventure Ocean camp attendants are not equipped to deal with children in my opinion. Entertainment & ActivitiesIce rink, flow rider, rock climbing wall, mini golf and basketball. Plenty of activity on this ship. Children's ProgramsI only rated this poorly because of the Adventure Ocean staff. 3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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The Best Cruise Ever. by
Barbara C. from Jacksonville FL. Sailing date: May 2011Pros: The Ship was awesome. Cons: The excursion tour rides, This ship is awesome, You wont be disappointed. Ship QualityBeautiful, almost breathtaking. Dining/FoodVery tasty. Waiters are great. Albert is the best. Stateroom QualityVery nice. balcony is the best. David was awesome. Ship Staff QualityBest crew I have ever met. You will feel at home. Entertainment & ActivitiesIce skating show is a must see, the other activities are awesome. Children's ProgramsMy child was 10 and she really was not eager to go, maybe it was too young for her. Staff could of been a little bit friendlier with the kids. 
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Cozumel, MexicoJust did the pier Shopping. they will try to rip you off on their Jewelry so buyer beware. If it sounds to good to be true it is.
Don't Miss: The beautiful blue water. Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)Could of been better, did not like the market. very pushy.
Don't Miss: The water. Falmouth, JamaicaThe 21/2 hour ride for this trip was awful, the 21/2 hour ride back was awful. The Dunns River falls was really scarey, the guide was not good at all, he spent the time with people that was not in our group helping them. I feel this excursion was very un organized. we had to run for the boat, and we did not get to do all we were suppose to do.
George Town, Grand CaymanStingray Island was awesome. Was also un organized, did not get to do what we were suppose to do. Island is beautiful.
Don't Miss: Stingray island, and the Dolphin encounter. 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Freedom OTS Amazed Everyday by
David Draper II from NC Sailing date: Jul 2010Pros: Beautiful Ship, Promenade, Staff was friendly to the point you remembered everyone, Alan the Cruise Director was the funniest and most experienced director i have ever seen. Cons: As soon as a show let out, good luck getting back to your cabin. But LITTLE cons I have been on 5 Carnival Cruises (The Paradise, the Triumph 3 times, and the Celebration) so it was nice to try a new cruise line. This ship is beyond amazing. If you want to be blown away the moment you step on board, go on this ship. We had the grand suite and got VIP check it it took 15 minutes for a family of SEVEN! Alan the cruise director was amazing and never let you down. The Promenade was BEAUTIFUL i ate at Cafe Promenade every day and the bar tender remembered my name and my favorite coca cola and always had it ready. This ship does not disappoint, PERIOD Ship QualityCleaning staff was there 24/7, seen but not heard. Colors, layout, locations all were exactly what you need to navigate easily. Dining/FoodWellllllll, if you've been on Carnival like me then own RCL at food. I am sorry to say so. Stateroom QualityGrand Suite: AMAZING Interior on floor 10 also amazing Ship Staff QualitySo friendly, always remembered you on a ship that huge! Entertainment & Activitiesgood activities, the parades are iffy Children's ProgramsMy sister never wanted to leave 8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Awesome Cruise!!! by
A Traveler from Mission Viejo, Ca Sailing date: Aug 2010Pros: The ship. Freedom of the Seas is a beautiful ship... endless amount of activities to do, great food. Cons: Wish it was a longer trip This is my third cruise with Royal Carribean. The Freedom of the Seas was a beautiful ship. Hard to see all of the ship in one trip. Many activities to do. Ship QualityThe ship was huge and very very clean. They had THE cleanest restrooms I have ever seen in a public place outside of being in your own house.!!!! Lots of artwork displayed throughout the ship. The ship has many deck , so you will get your exercise walking about, or if you prefer they do have many elevators. Dining/FoodFOOD, FOOD, FOOD, and more FOOD. The food was great. You wont go hungry. The ship has many venues in which to eat at. Most available 24 hrs, or close to it. (and included with the price of your cruise, BIG plus) Stateroom QualityWe had a promenade view stateroom. Room was small, but very comforlable. Cozy beds. I slept like a baby! Room well appointed with safe , blow dryer, desk, tv, storage, complementary soap, phone, etc etc... Ship Staff QualityThey treat you like royalty. The staff is outstanding! Everyone has a warm smile. All eager to help. I think most hotels, resorts, could learn a thing or two from Royal Carribean's cruise staff. Entertainment & ActivitiesThey keep you busy all day long, something for everyone.
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Cozumel, MexicoThe cheapest shopping of all the ports.
Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)Beautiful. Clear warm water, Lush mountains. What else more could you want. Plus the Cruise line feeds you on the island , so you dont have to return to ship or spend money!
Don't Miss: Just hit the beach!!!!! George Town, Grand CaymanGorgeous!
Ocho Rios, JamaicaJamaica has beautiful clear waters. Probely would have enjoyed it more if were not hassled by the locals for buisiness. We were followed 3 blocks before one person have up. They followed another 2 blocks by another. We ended up going back to the ship early. TIP: Book an excursion with the cruise line, maybe you wont be hassled as much.
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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